Twin jets howling, A-5A Vigi
lante (formerly the A3J) touches
down on Enterprise's deck. An
arresting cable snags on a hook
under the tail and halts the plane.
Mickey Mouse helmet takes its
name from earlike pods crammed
with radio equipment. It protects
the eyes and ears of Lt. H. J.
Bouchard, who serves as traffic
director and parking-lot attendant
for taxiing aircraft, and enables
him to talk to "Primary Fly," the
carrier's flight-control tower.
HS EKTACHROME
Ready, set, go! Flight Deck Director demonstrates take-off sig
nals in a double exposure. Twirling a green wand in his right
hand tells the pilot to gun his engine; red light in left hand says,
"Brakes on." Plane leaps forward when the signaler cuts the red
light and sweeps the green wand toward the ship's bow.
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